Testing Lehigh 38 Special +P Copper Bullets: Black Hills Honey Badger v Underwood Xtreme Penetrator

Velocity and Ballistic Test Shooting Lehigh 38 Special +P Copper Bullets: 100 grain Black Hills Honey Badger v 140 grain Underwood Xtreme Penetrator from the 1.9" barrel of the Ruger LCR revolver

[@Justintheinsane]

Expensive rounds. Thanks for the video and your time to test them.

[@FargoFX]

Another Fantastic video. 👍
If google didn’t suppress gun content, your channel would be a lot more popular. Great research.

[@GeographyCzar]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@Fudmottin]

Nice new intro!
I wonder if the Honey Badger round tumbling affected its performance. The nose has a cutting surface and the flutes are supposed to create hydraulic pressure as and additional wounding mechanism.
Any chance these would blow a lung out of the body?

[@GeographyCzar]

The Honey Badger does this in gel, it happened both times I tested it. Does this mean it will do the same in a human body? No idea. But if it did, and still had enough momentum to penetrate 14"-15" as it did in my tests, then watch out! This would be a potent man stopper, IMHO.

[@Fudmottin]

@@GeographyCzar My big question is how does it stack up side by side with the wadcutter or Keith style LSWC? I've not seen the two run against each other. A 158gr projectile moving at 755 fps delivers 200ft-lbs. It can be bumped up a bit for 225 ft-lbs. The recoil should still be manageable. Same deal for 148gr double ended wadcutters, although I haven't worked out the velocities for the same energy level. As they don't expand, penetration should be good.

[@richardcheese4722]

@@Fudmottin from what I've seen both wad cutters you mentioned go deeper especially the ckl. Personally I've gone to this underwood loading in snubs to cut down the odds of op in 2 leg varmints. If 4 leg varmints is priority then either of the wc u mentioned are great choices especially the ckl.

[@larryknowlton7094]

Those honey badgers are the weakest loading of the extreme defender.Lehigh loads them hotter themselves,and Underwood even better.The Underwood standard pressure 380 version out performs this.

[@wastool]

Not Honey Badger, Honey Bager doesn't give a s...

[@kineticenergy1085]

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[@d.b.1698]

The 150-grain standard pressure wadcutters from Underwood are superior to the 140-grain +P Xtreme Penetrators from Underwood...They're much cheaper, faster, heavier, and penetrate deeper...it's a no-brainer.

[@tires2burn]

For what the outcome is and the cost I'll stick with Hollow Base Speer 148gr wadcutters. Soft lead will cut a perfect hole. Your video was great but would like to see 148gr ballistics test. Thanks

[@tyronelylesjr]

what about the outcome u didnt like?

[@lgwappo]

Honey Badger 38 is my winter carry for the LCR. I don't want to depend on a hollow point from a 2" barrel when it's cold & velocity is 700-800 fps. This won't over penetrate.

[@allenbolen9705]

Definitely think these are great for a snuby! I like the underwood extreme defender for my 380 bodyguard.

[@larryknowlton7094]

Absolutely the best choice for it my friend!

[@philp411]

Do you notice much difference in recoil? How about the point of aim/point of impact?

[@GeographyCzar]

There's basically no recoil with the Honey Badger. I'm becoming a convert to the "momentum" school of thought. The muzzle energy is barely over 10% different, but the recoil is noticeable from the Xtreme Penetrator. Sadly, I haven't tested the point of aim vs point of impact. (Not being made of money, I haven't invested in a second box of the Underwood load.)

[@229glock]

Good video and nice narration. Not exactly TNoutdoors but... (kidding). Keep it up.

[@mohammedcohen]

...just bought some 140 grn .38 projectiles from Midway...should be here tomorrow...

[@GeographyCzar]

I think they'll serve you well.

[@Followme556]

snazzy intro!!!

[@GeographyCzar]

Thanks! I just figured out how to make one!

[@Followme556]

@@GeographyCzar well done well done

[@Valorius]

@@GeographyCzar I haven't figured that one out yet LOL

[@rossgreenzweig]

Awesome test!

[@GeographyCzar]

Thanks!

[@KD-lb9bg]

Thanks for another fine round of testing.

[@YellowHammer26]

👍👍appreciate the test, thanks.

[@charlesphillips5906]

Wow, great new intro!

[@noahcount7132]

Excellent comparison, Dave, and your supposition that the denim accumulated on the tip of the XP and slowed its progress through the gel seems reasonable.

[@GeographyCzar]

Thanks for watching to the end!

[@lobo-uh2tb]

​@@GeographyCzar is that i custom gun ? It looks real good with the bronze cylinder

[@maxmccain8950]

I’m thinking the Honey Badger might be the ideal snubby load. Clothing doesn’t seem to make a difference. I don’t understand how they could carry denim that far down the column. The bullet nose profile doesn’t seem to have anything to catch in. Great video sir.

[@GeographyCzar]

You're welcome. And the Honey Badger is not a bad choice at all. Much less expensive, and will get the job done.

[@necummins8696]

How many paint chips did you smoke as a teenager? Obviously a lot go back to your day job

[@thesinfultruth7697]

Boss. Relax ..the man is trying to help and give insight info and ur being a grown ass troll
Grow up.. goffy

[@farleymiller8834]

I would like to see what you look like